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4 Port / 8 Port KVM Switch CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual www.aten.com cs91348.book Page i Friday , March 13, 2009 10:24 AM.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual ii FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which cas e the user may be required to tak e adequate measures.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International – http :/ /supp ort.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual iv Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warn ings and instru ctions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable su rface (cart, stand, table, etc.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual v Position system cables and power cable s carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. When connecting or d isconnecting power to hot-pluggab le power supplies, observe the foll owing guidelines: Install the powe r su pp l y before connecting the power cable to the power supply .
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual vi Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor . In stall front and side stabil izers on a si ngle rack or front stabilizers for joined mu ltiple r acks before working on th e rack.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual vii Package Contents The CS9134 / CS9138 package consists of: 1 CS9134 or CS9138 PS/2 KVM Switch 1 DC9V Power Adapter 1 Rack Mount Kit 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual viii Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual ix 3. Basic Operation Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual x About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation, confi guratio n and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provi ded below.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual xi Conventions This manual uses the following conv entio ns: Product Information For informatio n about all ATEN products and how they can help you co nnect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web o r contact an ATEN Au thorized Reseller.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual xii T echnical Support International North America When you contact u s, please have the followin g information ready beforehand: Product model number, serial number , and date of purchase. Y our computer configuration, incl udin g operating system, revision level , expansion cards, and software.
1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Master View CS9134 and CS9138 KVM switch es are control units that allow access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse).
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 2 Features Cascadable T o Three Levels - Control Up to 64 (CS9134) or 512 (CS9138) Computers From a Single Console No Software Required - Computer Sel ection via Fr.
1. Introduction 3 Hardware Requirement s Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any com puter in the in stallation A PS/2 style k.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 4 Component s Front Vie w CS9134 CS9138 35 4 1 2 AUTO SCAN K/M RESET 1 2 35 4 AUTO SCAN K/M RESET cs91348.book Page 4 Friday, March 13, 2009 10:24 AM.
1. Introduction 5 No. Component Description 1 Port Selection Switches Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 6 Rear View CS9134 CS9138 No. Component Description 1 Power Jack The unit is designed to be non-powered (external power is not required - its operating power comes from the computers).
7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before you Begin S t acking and Rack Mounting St acking CS9134 / CS9138 switches can be stacked one on top of the other using the stacking brackets that come already att ached to the unit.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 8 Rack Mounting 1. Remove the stacking brackets by unsc rewing them from the unit , as shown in the diagram below: 2. Screw the mounting brackets into the sides of th e unit , as shown in th e diagram below: 3. Slide the unit into the rack and secure it to the rack.
2. Hardware Setup 9 Single St ation Installation In a Single Stage installati on, there are no additional Master View's cascaded down from the first unit. To set up a single stage installation do th e following: 1. Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the uni t's Consol e Ports.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 10 T wo St age Inst allation To control even more computers, up to four (CS9134) or eight (CS9138) additional Master View units can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded Mast er Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered S econd Stage units.
2. Hardware Setup 11 6. T urn on the power to all the computers. Note: The Power On sequence requires th at all Second S tage units be powered on first. After all the Second Stage units have been powered on, the First Stage unit must be powered on next.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 12 Three St age Inst allation The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two stage installation. With a thr ee stage setup, as many as 64 (CS9134) or 512 (CS9138) computers can be controlled in a complete installation.
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15 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging The Master View CS9134 / CS9138 supports hot pluggi ng. Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and repl ugging their cables from their respective ports wit hou t the need to shut the switch down.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 16 Powering Off and Rest arting If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the Master View units, before starting it back up you must do the follo win g: 1.
3. Basic Operation 17 Port Selection The Master View CS9134 / CS9138 provides three metho ds to obtai n instan t access to any computer in your inst allation: Manual, Hotkey, and OSD.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 18 Hotkey Port Selection Port Selection: To select a port with the hotkey method, do the followi ng: 1. Press [Ctrl] [Shift] [Alt] to invo ke the hot key function. 2. Key in the Port ID number (see page 19), then press [Enter] .
3. Basic Operation 19 Port ID Numbering Each KVM Port on a Master View instal lation is assigned a unique Port ID. You can directly access any computer on any level of the installation by specifying the Port ID of the KVM port that the computer is connecte d to – either with the Hotkey port selection meth od, or wi th the OSD.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 20 Port Key In Examples 1. T o access a computer attached to port 3 of a Single S t age installation, after invoking hotkey mode, key in 3 for the Port ID , as follows: [Ctrl] [Shift] [Alt] 3 [Enter] 2.
21 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) provides a menu driven interface to handle all computer control and switching procedures.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 22 OSD Navigation [Esc] cancels the current selection, or dismisses the current menu and moves back to the menu one level above.
4. OSD Operation 23 The Function Keys Pressing a Function Key brings up a subm enu that is used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can: rapidly switch to any port; scan selected ports only; limit the list you wish to vi ew; design ate a port for Quick View scanning; create or edit a port name; or make OSD setting adjustm e nt s.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 24 F3 LIST This function lets you broaden or na rro w the scope of which ports the OSD lists. On the su bmenu that appears, an i con of a pointing finger indicates th e currently selected choice. To change a setting, move the highl ight ba r to th e choice you want, then press [Enter].
4. OSD Operation 25 F5 EDIT To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. The EDIT function al lows you to create, modify, o r delete port names. To edit a port name: 1. Move the highlight bar to the port you wan t to edit .
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 26 F6 SET Pressing [F6 ] brings up the OSD co nfiguration menu. To change a setting: 1. Move the highli ght bar to the choice you want (an icon of a p ointing finger indicates which choice is the currentl y selected one), then press [Enter].
4. OSD Operation 27 * If a password has been set, this setting requires yo u to supply it in order to gain access. See SET PASSWORD , page 26, and OSD Security , page 28, for details. Setting Function CLEAR THE NAME LIST* Clears all Port Names from the Name List.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 28 Factory Default Settings The factory default se ttings are as follows: OSD Security In order to prevent unauthorized access to the systems, the OSD provides a password securit y feature. If a password has been set, the OSD will request that the user specify it before allowing entry.
4. OSD Operation 29 in which case you must start again from the beginn ing. Changing a Password To change a password: 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Sett ing a New Password section. 2. Delete the old password; key in the new password, then press [Enter].
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31 Appendix Computer Connection T ables The following tables indicate the relationshi p between the number of Master View Units and the number of systems that they control: CS9138 MVs Comps MVs Comps .
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 32 CS9134 Comp atible Cascade Switches The following ATEN Master View KVM switches can be cascaded from the CS9134 / CS9138: CS-88A CS-1 14A CS-124A CS-128A.
33 T roubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic behavior . Uni t not receiving enough power under self powered operation. Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with the unit to provide the necessary power . Pressing the Hotkeys gets no response.
CS9134 / CS9138 User Manual 34 Specifications Function CS9134 CS9138 Computer Connections Direct 4 8 Max 64 (via Cascade) 512 (via Cascade) Port Selection Push Button; Hotkey; OSD Connectors Console K.
35 Index A Auto Scanning ,1 7 , 1 8 C Compatible Cascade Switches, 32 Components Front View, 4 Rear View, 6 Computer Connection Tables, 31 F Factory Default Settings, 28 Features, 2 H Hot Plugging, 15.
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